David Montgomery
RB - Detroit Lions - OUT
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Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery could return for a postseason run after receiving positive results on subsequent opinions on his knee injury, potentially avoiding a season-ending surgery and opting for rehab.
Fantasy Impact
Initially, fears seemed to be that Montgomery would undergo season-ending surgery on his MCL injury, but he could make a return. A timetable is not yet clear, but for fantasy playoff purposes, it likely will impact nothing. RB Jahmyr Gibbs should be the leader of the backfield down the stretch, and Montgomery could impact playoff DFS lineups if Detroit stays alive in the postseason.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said David Montgomery is getting another opinion on his knee injury before the team places him on IR.
Fantasy Impact
Montgomery is still likely out for the season, at least the regular season for fantasy managers at this point. He reportedly tore his MCL.
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery will undergo season-ending knee surgery after suffering an MCL injury in Week 15's loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Fantasy Impact
Montgomery had been a standout all season as a part of the potent Detroit offense, playing alongside RB Jahmyr Gibbs. The former Chicago Bears RB had 12 TDs on the ground and 775 rushing yards after rushing for 1,015 yards and 13 TDs the year before. Gibbs will likely slide into a more full-time role in the Lions' offense, but if they try to incorporate another RB, it could be a mixture of Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson and/or rookie Sione Vaki.
David Montgomery (knee) ran for four yards on five carries and caught all four of his targets for 31 yards in the Lions' 48-42 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also suffered an MCL injury that could sideline him for the rest of the season.
Fantasy Impact
It's a massive blow to Montgomery's fantasy managers in the hunt for championships. Jahmyr Gibbs will now lead the backfield for Detroit, and don't be surprised if Craig Reynolds gets more involved now.
David Montgomery carried the ball 14 times for 51 yards and a touchdown while catching all five of his targets for 33 yards in a 34-31 win over the Packers in Week 14's Thursday night game.
Fantasy Impact
Montgomery scored the first touchdown of the game on a three-yard run in the first quarter, his 12th rushing touchdown of the season. Montgomery has also become more active in the passing attack of late as he has 14 catches over the last four games. He will be a high-end RB2 in Week 15 against the Bills.
